Agreement paves way to reducing flood risk
The work covered by the partnership agreement will address levee underseepage.
View ArticleHigh school to stage production of “Cinderella”
Students to perform play at Granite City High School at 7 p.m. March 27 and 28.
View ArticleQuinn announces homeownership program
Agency allocates more than $6.6 million to 16 public and nonprofit organizations to help low- to moderate-income homebuyers.
View ArticleAlton Half Marathon set for March 22
Discounts are available for signing up before race day.
View ArticleGodfrey Edward Jones office to hold investing event
Workshop will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25, at State Street Market in Alton.
View ArticleCollege, Phillips66 to host training session
The March 12-14 workshop is designed to unite employers and educators in the process technology field.
View ArticlePolice to conduct roadside safety checks
Officers will look for drivers operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, transporting open alcoholic beverages, or driving under the influence.
View ArticlePolice seek help finding robbery suspects
Two men left the Circle K gas station, 13 S. Stanley Road, in a silver or gray minivan or a small sport-utility vehicle, police said.
View ArticleHerbert C. McCarty Sr.
Herbert C. McCarty Sr., 85, of Belleville, died at 9:45 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Gent Funeral Home in Alton handled the arrangements.
View ArticleOfficials investigate fatal Alton crash
Fairmont City woman died after vehicle hit barricade next to ConAgra facility.
View ArticleClasses help student conquer fear of water
Billy Williams, of Alton, was 9 when he saw his older brother drown during a camping trip.
View ArticleTwigs tackles childhood hunger
Last year, the program distributed 56,367 sack lunches in 23 locations.
View ArticleSupport group helps Alzheimer’s caregivers avoid burnout
The Center for Senior Renewal at Alton Memorial Hospital is holding a support group for Alzheimer’s caregivers from 2 to 4 p.m. the second Friday of every month beginning March 14.
View ArticleEast Alton men charged with burglary
Suspects broke glass door and stole cigarettes and cigars from East Alton Farm Fresh, police say.
View ArticleBillie D. Brooks
Billie D. Brooks, 80, of Godfrey, died at 1:28 a.m. Sunday, March 9, 2014, at St. Anthony's Health Center in Alton. Visitation was from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at Gent Funeral Home...
View ArticleCareer Closet seeks professional clothing donations
Lewis and Clark students who need interview outfits can come to Career Services or call for an appointment.
View ArticleRotary Club honors March Students of the Month
Students selected for this honor are recognized and presented with an award at a Rotary Cub meeting and are eligible to compete for a $5,000 scholarship.
View ArticleDouglas E. Waggoner
Douglas E. Waggoner, 57, of Alton, died at 11:10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 2014, at his home in Alton. Services were through Gent Funeral Home in Alton. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer...
View ArticleDoris Jean Crick
Doris Jean Crick, 87, of Alton, died at 1:24 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 2014, at Eunice Smith Nursing Home in Alton. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March...
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